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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and S1R (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 2 years later than the S1R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm GFX 100S S1R 
LaunchedJanuary 2021February 2019More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 S1R Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm GFX 100S S1R 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the S1R.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S1R is 55 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S1R.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 55MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
97
manual focus
great sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
88
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than competition (900g)
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
91
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography details
Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great sensor resolution (102MP)
more heavy than competition (900g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count excellent (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
93
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Available lenses 13 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 460 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $5,999 $3,698